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When to Plant Carrots in Virginia

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in Newport News and as late as Mar 29 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 6 – Aug 20.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 60–80 days

Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

Carrots Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
Virginia BeachMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 20 – Sep 3
NorfolkFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 24 – Sep 7
ChesapeakeFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 24 – Sep 7
RichmondMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 12 – Aug 26
ArlingtonMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
Newport NewsFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 3 – Sep 17
AlexandriaMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 16 – Aug 30
East HamptonFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 23 – Sep 6
HamptonFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 23 – Sep 6
RoanokeMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 9 – Aug 23
Portsmouth HeightsFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 24 – Sep 7
PortsmouthFeb 23 – Mar 9Aug 24 – Sep 7
SuffolkFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 23 – Sep 6
South SuffolkFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 23 – Sep 6
LynchburgMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 2 – Aug 16
CentrevilleMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 1 – Aug 15
Dale CityFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 16 – Aug 30
West LynchburgMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 2 – Aug 16
RestonMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 6 – Aug 20
HarrisonburgMar 24 – Apr 7Jul 31 – Aug 14
LeesburgMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 2 – Aug 16
McLeanMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 8 – Aug 22
CharlottesvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 12 – Aug 26
TuckahoeMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 8 – Aug 22
BlacksburgMar 27 – Apr 10Jul 27 – Aug 10
AshburnMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 3 – Aug 17
DanvilleMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 9 – Aug 23
ManassasMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 4 – Aug 18
Lake RidgeMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 4 – Aug 18
BurkeMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 6 – Aug 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 118 Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant carrots in Virginia?

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 16 in Newport News and as late as Mar 29 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 6 – Aug 20.

When is the last frost in Virginia?

The average last spring frost in Virginia ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do carrots take to grow?

Carrots typically take 60–80 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.

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